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A Message from the President of MassMEP. Massachusetts is often considered the base of the American Industrial Revolution. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the state shifted from a largely agricultural economy to one powered by industry. A defining moment came with the establishment of the Slater Mill […]

A Message from the President of MassMEP. Each year, Manufacturing Your Future brings together manufacturers from across Massachusetts to step away from the day-to-day and focus on what’s ahead. As we prepare for our 5th annual event, this year’s program reflects exactly where our industry is today: evolving, adapting, and […]

“We wanted to create an additive program that covered the basics while also showing real-world applications,” says Richard Goyette, MassMEP’s Smart Manufacturing Program Manager. After connecting with David Follette at UMass Amherst, and seeing growing interest from manufacturers, MassMEP partnered with him to develop the Applying Additive Manufacturing to Your […]

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States addressing the federal government’s authority related to tariffs is drawing significant attention across the manufacturing sector. While the legal nuances will continue to be interpreted, the ruling has important implications for manufacturers operating in Massachusetts, particularly those involved in […]

Workforce Pipeline Team Announces April Training Opportunities to Strengthen Manufacturing Talent The MassMEP Workforce Pipeline Team is excited to announce several training opportunities launching this April to support the development of skilled talent across the Commonwealth. Pre-Apprenticeship Program – Two April Cohorts This spring, MassMEP will host two Pre-Apprenticeship cohorts […]

Guardair Corporation Receives Industry Award for Innovative New Product This story begins and ends, with a thank you! Back in 2021, Chicopee, MA based Guardair Corporation, a leader in compressed air-powered tools and accessories for industrial cleaning, had a new product concept. After hearing about grants available to Massachusetts companies […]

Manufacturing Your Future: Power of Change is scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Worcester, MA and it marks a pivotal opportunity for organizations looking to position themselves at the center of Massachusetts manufacturing. Hosted by MassMEP, this milestone event convenes executives, operations leaders, and workforce decision-makers at a moment when the industry is actively […]

Our MassMEP Membership Program continues to gain momentum, and we’re excited to share that we now have 17 active member companies engaged in this growing community of manufacturing leaders. Membership provides exclusive access to peer connections, practical learning opportunities, and confidential forums designed to support leadership development, operational excellence, and […]

MassMEP Awarded $2.93 Million NIST MEP Cooperative Agreement to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers in FY 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WORCESTER, MA — January 14th 2026 — MassMEP, the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, announced today that it has been awarded the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) […]

“I had a comfortable corporate job that didn’t inspire me anymore,” shares Devin Brown. “Ten years in biotech, and I had never spoken to a customer and never touched our product. It was very abstract!” Brown says he has always enjoyed tangible, hands-on craftmanship like boat repair, home renovation and […]